2004 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 2004 Maybach 57
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier and 2004 Maybach 57 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maybach 57 (544 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. (140 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maybach 57 weights approximately 963 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Maybach 57 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Maybach 57. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Maybach 57 (900 Nm) has 697 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. (203 Nm). This means 2004 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2004 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maybach |
| Model | Cavalier | 57 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 110 L |
